Pasta With Caramelized Onions And Bacon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large sweet onions
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
8 ounces angel hair pasta (uncooked)
1 (1 lb) package bacon, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon coursely ground pepper
fresh basil leaf (optional)

Preparation

In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, pepper flakes and salt; saute until onions are tender. Stir in garlic. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes or until the onions are a deep golden brown.
Add the grape tomatoes, vinegar and 2 Tbsp oil to the skillet. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; Toss with onion mixture.
Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with bacon and Parmesan cheese and pepper and heat through. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.